IRAP-Aligned
ACSC Essential Eight
Penetration Tested
Encrypted Data Handling
Audit Logging Built In
21+ Applications Delivered

Why Agencies Choose Algosoft for Secure Applications

Security-first builds for sensitive government workloads

Applications handling sensitive government data can't treat security as a feature added near launch — it has to be the architecture itself. Algosoft builds applications with IRAP assessment requirements, the ACSC Essential Eight mitigation strategies, and encrypted data handling designed in from the first architecture diagram, not retrofitted before an audit.

Every secure government application undergoes security testing and a penetration test review before launch, with findings remediated prior to go-live rather than tracked as future technical debt.

This service pairs with our government cloud migration services and government data analytics solutions for agencies securing infrastructure and data alongside application code.

Entry PointAUD 40K+Single application
Full SuiteAUD 580K+Full application suite
ComplianceIRAP-AlignedSecurity assessment ready
Clients21+Applications delivered
IRAP-AlignedEssential EightPenetration TestedEncrypted DataAudit Logging
Security-First Architecture

IRAP and Essential Eight requirements designed in from day one.

Pre-Launch Penetration Testing

Findings remediated before go-live, not tracked as future debt.

Encrypted Data Handling

Encryption at rest and in transit for every sensitive data flow.

Secure Government Application Cost

Transparent pricing for secure application development

TierCost (AUD)TimelineBest For
Basic$40K – $85K8 – 14 weeksSingle security-critical application
Standard$150K – $230K16 – 24 weeksMulti-module application with IRAP-aligned review
Advanced$350K – $470K28 – 40 weeksClassified or highly sensitive workload build
Enterprise$580K+12+ monthsFull secure application suite across the agency

Key Services We Provide

Capabilities that define secure government application development

IRAP-Aligned Architecture

System design that anticipates and satisfies formal security assessment.

Essential Eight Implementation

ACSC mitigation strategies built into application and infrastructure design.

Penetration Testing

Pre-launch security testing with remediation built into the timeline.

Encrypted Data Handling

Encryption at rest and in transit for every sensitive data flow.

Audit Logging

Comprehensive access and change logs for compliance and incident response.

Role-Based Access Control

Granular permission models matched to agency security classifications.

Cost Breakdown by Engineering Workstream

Where your secure application development budget goes

16%
Security Architecture

IRAP and Essential Eight compliance mapping and design.

34%
Application Development

Core application build aligned to security requirements.

18%
Encryption & Access Control

Data encryption and role-based access control implementation.

16%
Penetration Testing

Pre-launch security testing and finding remediation.

10%
Audit Logging Setup

Access and change logging implementation for compliance.

6%
Documentation & Handover

Security documentation and agency team handover.

Why Choose Algosoft for Secure Government Applications?

Six reasons agencies choose us

01

Security as Architecture, Not Afterthought

IRAP and Essential Eight requirements designed in from day one.

02

Pre-Launch Remediation

Penetration test findings fixed before go-live, every time.

03

Encryption by Default

Sensitive data encrypted at rest and in transit, without exception.

04

Audit-Ready Logging

Access and change logs built for compliance from the start.

05

Granular Access Control

Permission models matched to agency-specific security classifications.

06

21+ Applications Delivered

Secure government application experience across multiple agencies.

Technology Stack

Technologies powering secure government applications

Backend

.NETJava Spring Boot

Security

SAML SSOMFAHSM

Hosting

AWS ap-southeast-2Azure Australia

Testing

OWASP ZAPBurp Suite

Engagement Timeline

A phased roadmap from architecture to launch

Weeks 1–5

Security Architecture

IRAP and Essential Eight compliance mapping and design.

Weeks 6–20

Application Development

Core application build aligned to security requirements.

Weeks 21–28

Encryption & Access Control

Data encryption and role-based access control implementation.

Weeks 29–34

Penetration Testing

Pre-launch security testing and finding remediation.

Weeks 35–38

Launch & Handover

Production launch, documentation, and agency team handover.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about secure government application development

Costs range from AUD 40,000 for a single application to AUD 580,000+ for a full application suite.

IRAP assessment requirements, the ACSC Essential Eight, and agency-specific security classifications.

Yes, every application undergoes pre-launch penetration testing with findings remediated before go-live.

Yes, encryption at rest and in transit is standard for every sensitive data flow.

A single application takes 8–14 weeks. A full application suite takes 12+ months.

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